Reviews by Jason B

Macanudo Inspirado Black

Macanudo is known for creating some of the best cigar blends on the market. High quality control, smooth flavors and mellow blends are what this classic Cuban brand is best known for. It is one of the most asked for cigar manufacturers in our retail locations. When Macanudo becomes inspired to create something new and unique, it is something that just needs to be experienced for yourself. Macanudos master blenders had a specific goal in mind: To create a powerful cigar with fantastic flavor that even the fuller bodied fans would love and crave.

Originally released in Europe in 2015, this addition to the Macanudo line is bold and full bodied, finally made it’s way to our side of the pond. The Macanudo Inspirado Black features a beautiful and dark Connecticut Habano Sun Grown wrapper harvested from the middle section of the tobacco plant from right here in the Connecticut River Valley, United States. Binder is a proprietary leaf to Scandinavian Tobacco Group, Vega Especial (also used on the company’s Cru Royal line) grown in Dominican Republic to show the complexity and richness of the blend. The long-leaf fillers feature Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Olor, Nicaraguan Cuban-Seed, and Honduran Cuban-Seed. This masterly crafted cigar was rolled in General Cigar Dominicana – Santiago, Dominican Republic. This cigar is truly one of a kind and something that needs to be smoked and enjoyed while relaxing with your favorite beverage.

Taking a whiff of the Macanudo Inspirado before sparking it up gives scents of dried fruit and cream and the cold draw showcased notes of earth and a slight oaky tone. Upon igniting the cigar you will be greeted with wonderful notes of cocoa powder, wood, a nice earthiness, dried fruit, black cherry, and espresso. The retrohale enhances the experience by adding tones of red pepper nut, while enhancing the cocoa and cherry notes. The finish has lingering flavors of cinnamon and a creamy earthy flavor. An absolutely delicious cigar that will have you craving more.

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